For the first time since 2013 the Phillies are drafting outside of the top 10 thanks to a productive first season under manager Gabe Kapler. Owning the 14th pick in the MLB Draft for just the third time in the franchise’s history, Philadelphia has an opportunity to add another piece to their organization’s foundation.
This year will be the first time Philadelphia has picked 14th since 1995 and just the third time since 1967. In that limited history there hasn’t been much success for those picks.
In 1967 Philadelphia selected left-handed pitcher Phil Meyer from Pius X High School in Downey, California.